The win highlights the contributions of Pantherun in making data protection stronger and ready for the next generation of digital threats
Pantherun Technologies, a leading innovator in cybersecurity, has been named one of the winners at the prestigious 2025 Accenture Ventures Tech Next Challenge. The annual event celebrates the most promising autonomous AI innovations from around the world, shortlisting 15 standout startups from over 300 global contenders.
“As AI and quantum computing reshape the digital world, our goal is to stay ahead, creating real-time, quantum-safe encryption solutions that will protect data for decades to come.”
– Srinivas Shekar, CEO and Co-Founder, Pantherun Technologies
This year, the competition spotlighted startups driving real impact in AI, with a unique jury comprising industry leaders and an AI Judge developed by Accenture. Pantherun stood out for its breakthrough ability to leverage AI in real time to make AES encryption quantum-safe, delivering unmatched security, speed, and cost efficiency.
The grand finale brought together inspiring talks, panel discussions, and demonstrations of cutting-edge solutions that showcased the transformative power of AI. For Pantherun, the win highlights the work it is doing to make data protection stronger and ready for the next generation of digital threats.
“As AI and quantum computing reshape the digital world, our goal is to stay ahead, creating real-time, quantum-safe encryption solutions that will protect data for decades to come,” said Srinivas Shekar, CEO and Co-Founder, Pantherun Technologies.
